Author: Agostino Von Hassell

  • Disclaimer

    Definition of Disclaimer In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Disclaimer : The refusal or renunciation of a right, claim, or property. A beneficiary under a will that leaves him both a burdensome and a beneficial gift (e.g. a racehorse that never wins […]

  • Decree Nisi

    Definition of Decree Nisi In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Decree Nisi : A conditional decree of divorce, nullity, or presumption of death. For most purposes the parties to the marriage are still married until the decree is made absolute. During the […]

  • Decree Absolute

    Definition of Decree Absolute In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Decree Absolute : A decree of divorce, nullity, or presumption of death that brings a marriage to a legal end, enabling the parties to remarry. It is usually issued six weeks after the […]

  • Court of Arches

    Definition of Court of Arches In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Court of Arches : The ecclesiastical court of appeal from the consistory court (See ecclesiastical courts), which has the jurisdiction of the former provincial Court of Archbishop of […]

  • Bargain

    Bargain, from O. Fr. bargaigne, a word of doubtful origin, appearing in many Romance languages, cf. Ital. bargagno; it is connected with Late Lat. barcaniare, to traffic, possibly derived from barca, a barge. Definition of Unconscionable Bargain In accordance with the work A Dictionary of […]

  • Collateral Contract

    Definition of Collateral Contract In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Collateral Contract : A subsidiary contract that induces a person to enter into a main contract. For example, if X agrees to buy from Y goods made by Z, and does so on the strength of […]

  • Bailment

    Definition of Bailment (from Fr. bailler, to place in charge of, cf. Bail) In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Bailment : The transfer of the possession of goods by the owner (the bailor) to another (the bailee) for a particular purpose. Examples of […]

  • Barratry

    Definition of Barratry In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Barratry : 1. Any act committed wilfully by the master or crew of a ship to the detriment of its owner or charterer. Examples include scuttling the ship and embezzling the cargo. Illegal […]

  • Heirloom

    Definition of Heirloom In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Heirloom : A *chattel that, by custom or close association with land, passed on the owner’s death with his house to his heir and did not form part of his residuary estate. Heirlooms now pass to […]

  • Debt

    Definition of Debt In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Debt : 1. A sum of money owed by one person or group to another. 2. The obligation to pay a sum of money owed. History Debt (Lat. debitum, a thing owed), a definite sum due by one…

  • Corrupt

    Definition of Corrupt And Illegal Practices In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Corrupt And Illegal Practices : Offences defined by the Representation of the People Act 1983 in connection with conduct at parliamentary or local elections. Corrupt practices, […]

  • Absolute Privilege

    Definition of Absolute Privilege In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Absolute Privilege : The defence that a statement cannot be made the subject of an action for *defamation because it was made in Parliament, in papers ordered to be published by either […]

  • Codicil

    Definition of Codicil In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Codicil : A document supplementary to a will, which is executed with the same formalities under the Wills Act 1837 (See execution of will) and adds to, varies, or revokes provisions in the will. It […]

  • Common Assault

    Resources See Also See assault. Definition of Assault Or Common Assault An assault is defined as intentionally or recklessly causing the victim to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence.

  • Battery

    Definition of Battery In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Battery : The intentional or reckless application of physical force to someone without his consent. Battery is a form of *trespass to the person and is a *summary offence (punishable with a *fine at […]